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Free SoundBites concert series coming next month Downtown OKC Inc., SandRidge Energy and Bank of Oklahoma have invited some of Oklahoma City's most talented artists to fill the downtown air during the 2012 SoundBites concert series. SoundBites concerts are scheduled every Thursday in May from 11:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m. in Bank of Oklahoma Plaza (201 Robert S. Kerr) in downtown OKC. Here's the lineup: May 3 Smilin' Vic & the Soul Monkeys 
Spokies - coming to a corner near you! Downtown Oklahoma City, Inc. and the Oklahoma City Office of Sustainability are proud to introduce Spokies - a fun, healthy and affordable way to get around downtown OKC. This new bike share program launches officially on May 18 and will place 6 solar-powered bike kiosks at various downtown locations. Users may rent their Spokies bike simply by swiping their card.
OKC celebrates spring at the Festival of the Arts Since 1967, the Festival of the Arts has been Oklahoma City's rite of spring. The Festival is a community celebration of the visual arts, performing arts and culinary arts. The 2012 Festival of the Arts will take place April 24-29 in Downtown Oklahoma City at the Festival Plaza and the Myriad Botanical Gardens. The festival runs 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday and 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday. Admission is free. The Visual Arts includes 144 Plaza Artists from across the nation that exhibit on Hudson Avenue, a large-scale Sculpture Park exhibit and a variety of specialty exhibits throughout the grounds. The Culinary Arts consists of the International Food Row. Each food vendor is partnered with an area non-profit organization. The Performing Arts includes four stages of non-stop performing arts and entertainment representing all genres and world renowned street performers roaming the grounds. A variety of children's activities are featured in the Youth Plaza and around Festival grounds. Arts for children and families include hands-on activities in the Children’s Art Field for just $2. The Young-at-Art Mart is the children-only shopping venue with all artwork affordably priced for $5 or less. Families can also visit Face Painting, Pottery Place and Creation Station for more fun! For more information call (405) 270-4848. For more details, including a full schedule of events, artists and vendors, visit artscouncilokc.com.
Downtown Dash reduced rate offered through tomorrow Many of you have already signed up to participate in downtown OKC's only night race - the Downtown Dash. If you're still considering joining in the fun, now is the time. The discounted rate of $25 will be offered through tomorrow. After that, the price will go up $5. Another reason to sign up today: the first 1,000 participants to sign up will receive a special Dri-Fit version of the race shirt. For more information, visit DowntownOKC.com.
OKC hosts the Memorial Marathon The Oklahoma City Memorial and Museum will host the Memorial Marathon on April 29. The Memorial Marathon provides an appropriate way for us to honor the victims and survivors, while at the same time celebrating the miracle of life. People from all over Oklahoma, the country and even the world will join together in giving this gift to the victims’ families, the survivors, the Memorial, and our community. For more information, visit the Oklahoma City Memorial Marathon website.
You're Invited to POP! Just in time for a season of celebrations, St. Anthony Foundation and Byron's Liquor Warehouse are teaming up to bring a fun, new event to Midtown- POP! A Champagne Tasting Event. The event is set for tomorrow, Apr. 20, from 5:30-8:00 p.m. in the beautiful Rapp Foundation Conference Center on St. Anthony's campus.
OKC Downtown College hosts free home buying seminar The OKC Downtown College will host another free ‘Tuesday Topics’ seminar, “Smart Home Buying and Mortgages” on Tuesday, April 24 from 12-1 p.m. on the 4th Floor of the Downtown Library. Participants will find out how to shop for and apply for a home loan, and learn more about the closing process, related costs and sources for home buyer assistance programs. Please RSVP to 232.3382 by noon on April 23. This event is part of the ‘Tuesday Topic’ series sponsored by OKC Downtown College, Allegiance Credit Union, and Downtown OKC, Inc.
Small business day at the CapitolThe 14th Annual Small Business Day at the Capitol will take place on April 30 from 9:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Small Business Day is an excellent opportunity for small businesses, state agencies and chambers of commerce from across the state to celebrate small business in Oklahoma. It also provides an opportunity to dialogue about improvements, build relationships and learn more about valuable resources that are available. Come hear briefings from legislative leaders, statewide officials and business leaders, addressing the various topics currently affecting small business in Oklahoma. For more information, visit the Small Business Day website.
Watch the Olympic Team Trials on the Oklahoma River this weekendOklahoma City will host the 2012 U.S. Olympic Team Trials for Canoe/Kayak on the Oklahoma River, April 20-21. Friday's event includes the 200m and 500m Finals from 5-7 p.m. and Saturday's event will take place from, 9 a.m.-noon with racing, an autograph session and a Paddle Now! Youth activity. Join us for this exciting event and watch as the fastest kayakers from our nation race to realize their Olympic dreams. Two-time Olympian Carrie Johnson (San Diego, CA) and 2011 Pan Am Games Bronze Medalist Ryan Dolan (Kailua, HI,) can each earn a berth to the Olympic Games in London with victories in the Women’s Single Kayak 500-meter event and the Men’s Single Kayak 200-meter event, respectively. USA Canoe/Kayak will also hold its National Team Trials for the 2012 ICF World Cup and ICF Paracanoe World Championships during the event. The sport of Paracanoe has been recently selected to debut at the 2016 Paralympics. Admission is free and food vendors will be on site. For more information, visit OklahomaRiverEvents.org.
Thunder Up! Thunder fans, mark your calendars. The Thunder are better than ever and you don't wanna miss a second. Apr. 20 @ Sacramento 9:00 p.m.
Barons fans, mark your calendars! Your Oklahoma City Barons made the playoffs! They'll take on the Houston Aeros in the first round and start games 1 and 2 on the road. The Barons will return home for game 3 this Sunday, April 22 at 7 p.m. Games 4 & 5 be on Tuesday, April 24 and Wednesday, April 25 at 7 p.m. if necessary. Don’t miss out on great playoff hockey! Call 232.GOAL to get your tickets today.
Support your OKC RedHawks Baseball is back in OKC in the newly-named Chickasaw Bricktown Ballpark. Apr. 19-20 @ Nashville Sounds Purchase your tickets online at MILB.com.
Project180 Update Don't frown at the construction downtown... let us show you how to get around! Visit the Project180 website or check them out on Facebook and Twitter Be informed and prepared for traffic changes downtown by joining the Project180 mailing list Get the Project180 weekly map here Check out the Downtown Traffic Advisory updates
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